5.NF.6 - Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/2 is the fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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What is the process to solve a word problem involving fractions?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the fractions involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division). 4. Solve the problem step by step.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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How do you find a fraction of a quantity?

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What is the importance of understanding fractions in real life?

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Understanding fractions is important in real life for tasks such as cooking (measuring ingredients), budgeting (dividing money), and understanding proportions (like in maps or models).